February 26, 2015, 4:55PM

House Republicans are focused on a "full privatization" of the state-run alcohol distribution system despite Gov. Tom Wolf's promised veto of such a measure, House Speaker Mike Turzai said Thursday. Full story »

January 26, 2015, 2:39PM

Last year marked a disappointing defeat for medical marijuana advocates, as legislation passed the state Senate only to die in the House without a vote. Families of patients who could benefit from the drug are optimistic it could pass thanks to new leadership in the Governor's Office and Legislature. Full story »

January 07, 2015, 3:54PM

Legislation that would reform Pennsylvania's cash-strapped public pension system and get the Keystone State out of the booze business will play a key role in a final agreement on next year's state budget, new House Speaker Mike Turzai, R-Allegheny, said Wednesday. Full story »

December 22, 2014, 8:13AM

With the state facing a $1.8 billion to $2 billion deficit for the fiscal year that starts on July 1, House Speaker Mike Turzai, R-Allegheny, tells The Tribune-Review that he's not abandoning his quest to get Pennsylvania out of the state-run booze business. Full story »

December 13, 2014, 2:21PM

With just enough space for light to peek out, senior legislative leaders kept the door open on Saturday to voting sessions between their Jan. 6 swearing-in day and a changing of the gubernatorial guard on Jan. 20. Full story »

November 12, 2014, 5:42PM

Despite having a 35-vote majority in the Pennsylvania House, newly elected Republican leaders say they plan to work with Gov.-elect Tom Wolf to pass bills. The Republican House Caucus met to select their leadership for the 2015-2016 legislative session on Wednesday. The GOP caucus leaders are tasked with representing and furthering the Republican agenda in the House. Rep. Mike Turzai, R-Allegheny... Full story »

July 31, 2014, 12:58PM

Democrats are planning to return to Harrisburg Monday, but they're waiting for confirmation from GOP leadership as Turzai and Saylor air their opposing viewpoints, said House Democratic spokesman Bill Patton. Full story »

June 16, 2014, 9:54AM

The Senate last week unanimously sent a new version of a teen suicide prevention bill back to the House, where Republican staffers indicate members are inclined to concur on the new language. Full story »

April 08, 2014, 5:06PM

House Majority Leader Mike Turzai stood with municipal leaders from around the state on Tuesday to press for legislative action this year on providing relief to municipalities from the crushing financial burden of police and firefighter pension systems. Full story »

January 15, 2014, 3:45PM

House Republican leaders have suggested any compromise on privatizing Pennsylvania's state store system would be a phase-out of the current system, not a sell-off. Lt. Gov. Jim Cawley is leading negotiations between GOP leaders in both chambers. Full story »

January 07, 2014, 5:27PM

Pennsylvania House Majority Leader Mike Turzai said Tuesday renewed negotiations led by Lt. Gov. Jim Cawley could lead to privatization of the state's liquor store system. But differences between the House and Senate have scuttled similar proposals before. Full story »